"If we know that rats nurtured in freedom, in an interesting environment, grow more intelligent, then it would seem obvious that we should experiment with similar approaches for children--if we are really interested in fostering intelligence. And since violence and mental dullness are created by the same social stresses, even the desire to reduce school violence might force the society to make some improvements that will, as a side effect, foster intelligence." - Ray Peat (Intelligence and metabolism)
My first time reading this article, very interesting stuff! He speaks about the education system and how children develop differently in certain environments. I didn't quite understand it very well though or maybe I did. Is he saying that private schools are bad? My son is currently enrolled in a private academy. It was a difficult decision to make, but he is in kindergarten so we are still thinking about it.
What is everyone's thoughts about Rays views about the education system? Or what can one do if they still choose to enroll their child in a private school? He encourages play a lot, but I really don't understand exactly what he's saying is an important. He talks about isolation being bad as well. What kind of isolation is talking about? I know there is a lot of truth to what he's saying, I'm not doubting him at all.
My first time reading this article, very interesting stuff! He speaks about the education system and how children develop differently in certain environments. I didn't quite understand it very well though or maybe I did. Is he saying that private schools are bad? My son is currently enrolled in a private academy. It was a difficult decision to make, but he is in kindergarten so we are still thinking about it.
What is everyone's thoughts about Rays views about the education system? Or what can one do if they still choose to enroll their child in a private school? He encourages play a lot, but I really don't understand exactly what he's saying is an important. He talks about isolation being bad as well. What kind of isolation is talking about? I know there is a lot of truth to what he's saying, I'm not doubting him at all.